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Energy

Sri Lanka 165MW renewable tenders Rs15+, Mannar wind award in two weeks: Minister

The 165MW small renewable tender has bids between Rs15 a unit Rs29 a unit

June 28, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Mannar 50MW wind plant lowest bid 4.88 US cents

Bids opened on June 26

June 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to seek investors for 200MW BOOT power plant

The plant to come on stream in 2026, as several plants are due to be retired

June 25, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to call bids for new O&M contractor for Mannar wind farm

For the operation and maintenance of its Thambapavani wind farm in Mannar

June 25, 2024 1 min read
Sri Lanka waiting for international BESS tender for market battery price

Sri Lanka will review the battery price electricity price next year after watching the competitive bid

Sri Lanka renewable power tops 64-pct in May 2025

Strong growth from CEB hydro as well as private renewable

Sri Lanka invites capable companies to supply aviation fuel

SriLankan Airlines to import Jet-A1 directly

June 26, 2022 1 min read
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Sri Lanka plans to allow more fuel distributors

Plant to attract up to four new players

June 26, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka petrol price hiked to Rs470 a litre, diesel Rs460

Ceypetco and CPC prices both raised

June 26, 2022 1 min read

Row at Sri Lanka fuel queue leaves four injured: police

The four injured persons are currently recuperating at the Wellawaya Hospital.

Dulya de Silva
June 25, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka facing virtual standstill after indefinite delay of fuel shipment

"At the moment, the CPC is not able to confirm the arrival dates of the shipments."

June 25, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka announces up to 2.5 hour power cuts from June 24-26

Power cuts continue amid the country struggles to import fuel to meet its energy demand

June 24, 2022 1 min read
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Sri Lanka petrol shipment delays by another day - Minister

"Limited amount of Petrol to be distributed today (23) and tomorrow (24) islandwide."

June 23, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka to maintain 2.5 hour power cut until Norochcholai fully operates

Before Norochcholai shutdown, power cut duration came down to 1 hour in mid June from 13 hours in March

June 22, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka announces up to 3 hour power cuts from June 22-23

Power cuts are not imposed in morning hours due to online classes in state schools.

June 21, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka schedules 2 hours 30 minutes for June 20, June 21

Power cuts starts from 1200noon

June 19, 2022 1 min read
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Sri Lanka tanker truck owners say they also wait for hours to get fuel

Tankers have to wait for 5 hours to get diesel

June 19, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka makes contact with nominated Russia oil firms: Minister

I have the replies from the Russian companies which were suggested by the Russian Ambassador

Chanka Jayasinghe
June 19, 2022 3 min read
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Sri Lanka energy minister suspends 3 fuel bowsers after viral social media video  

Sri Lanka sees one of its worst fuel crisis due to dollar shortage.

June 18, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka sees signs of fuel riots as motorists wait for days in queues

Sri Lanka motorists demand fuel as shortage has limited fuel supply.

June 18, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka protesters oppose Indian Adani's USD 500 mn unsolicited wind power deal

Some of the protesters said India should not use Sri Lanka's vulnerable position to take advantage in business deals.

Neshella Perera
June 17, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka to experience power cuts for three more years, warns CEB engineers union

The present demand is around 2,800 mega watts (MW) per day.

Chanka Jayasinghe
June 15, 2022 4 min read
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Sri Lanka CEB ex chair's letter to be tabled for discussion at next COPE meeting

Herath said he will table the letter, dated June 11, for discussion at the next COPE meeting.

June 15, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka to supply only half the fuel demand in the near future: PM

Next fuel ships on May 16, two more ships expected in the month

June 14, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka CEB chairman resigns after Adani deal revelations

After a recent change to the CEB law deals can be made without competitive tender Adani project

June 13, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka legislator raises shocking questions over Adani power deal

Ending tendering by changing the law has created space to buy power

June 13, 2022 2 min read
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